What is the cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Maidstone and Shaftesbury is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

How do I travel from Maidstone to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Shaftesbury bus from?

Maidstone to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Shaftesbury train from?

Maidstone to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Maidstone to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Maidstone to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Maidstone to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Shaftesbury is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Maidstone to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 575+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction / ...
4h 52m
£57–118
Bus
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1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 35m
£27–44
Drive 139 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Shaftesburycar 139 mi
2h 23m
£35–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 291
2. Take the train from Crawley to Frattontrain
3. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
9h 15m

Maidstone to Shaftesbury by train, foot, and bus

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to The Town Hall via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 35m.

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